Ray Stadia

Could be Triple, but Wimbledon was showing only a tarmac track, i.e. stock car track. I am surprised other forum members didn't see it, as it does have an impact on speedway.

Last night on Panorama, 3rd Nov, they were on the trail of Greyhound Racing. The usual issues, dog doping and what happens to the dogs when they retire. They were also calling for more regulation. Obviously we know that greyhound tracks are speedway's bed fellows in many cases, so this is not exactly good news as they were suggesting greyhound racings days could be numbered. What was interesting, is they showed Coventry and Wimbledon stadiums, which on TV, looked in good nick!

And of course the Pugh's, as far as speedway was concerned!

Perhaps the way forward for many venues.

I agree with you foamfence. For speedway to survive in this country, it has to forget the past and 'what was' and concentrate on the 'what is'. I am afraid it will mean town /city stadiums will be a thing of the past and more 'tracks in a field'. So long as speedway survives, I don't have an issue. Some of the Swedish tracks I saw on TV this year, were tracks in a field or a track in the woods.

Signed. Fingers crossed.

The photo appears to be showing a wooden track?

I will add mine too Pugwash!

At the end of the day, some people have complained. But then, there will always be complainers about something. It's a pity councillors don't work on the basis that if there are less complainers to no complainers, it can be passed! But that is not the way it is, sadly.

I have read the opening thread, but a bit confused. Are we saying, at present, that if someone builds a house, near a site which is noisy, it is the responsibility of the operator at the site to soundproof the site? Bearing in mind the Mildenhall situation, it is probably the case.

However, 8.30 to 9.30! how intolerant people are. As the housing estate is so close, if it affected the estate that badly, there would have been far more protesters, surely?

That's not an answer, with respect. I will ask again, how many were there tonight?

He is obviously an unpopular young man. I went to a Grass Track meeting, Sunday before last and got talking to a guy who had nothing but bad things to say about DW. I have only seen him on TV and enjoyed his racing. Pardon me, but as spectators, aren't we really concerned about how they are as a racer? Is it right that we get caught up in the off track antics that many sportsmen and sportswomen suffer from? Frankly, I hope he is allowed to ride again, with immediate effect!

How many people would you estimate were there tonight?

Mr Cearns comments are heart felt and very well said!

You own the woodland SCB? Boy, you must be rich!

I will take your word for it Gustix, not too obvious in the photos! Great photos though.

Is the guy in the jacket Gustix?

I think this is all very unfair. We all thought Slough was 'pie in the sky', but hey, the mighty Slough speedway team, proved everybody wrong!

And it was a nice grandstand, but from what I remember, the guy that built it/had it built, went bust and that was the end of that. And from memory, I believe there was some odd financial dealings, allegedly. BV is more sure footed, it seems.

I saw a Grass Track meeting yesterday at Ugley, near Stansted airport. I haven't been to a meeting for a while and unfortunately, some classes were lacking in riders, i.e. a 350 cc heat, had only 3 riders. The main event was the British under 21 championship and was won by James Shanes, who I understand rides speedway at NL level, but is tipped as a great future speedway prospect, I understand. He was brilliant! Very exciting and full throttle! The best supported class was the upright class, which had a rider by the name of Stephen Green, not heard of him before, but was also very entertaining and not a youngster! I had a great afternoon.

Looks like me getting my hand in my pocket to buy you a pint TWK, is closer to reality! And I can forget any concessions on the entry fee!

Yes and a pity the forum has negative, glass half empty, 'speedway put downs, without constructive opinion' like you!

Thanks and just realised it is Mullett not Mallett for Dave!

Sorry, I haven't seen Darren ride, but I take it, David is his dad and did see David ride. Good wishes younger Mallett! I am sure there is life beyond speedway for you!